On Monday afternoon, February 23, the U.S. Senate began debate on S.160, the bill to give the District of Columbia a voting member of the U.S. House. If the expected schedule prevails, the Senate will vote at 11 a.m. Tuesday, … Continue reading
The South Dakota Senate Local Government Committee holds a hearing on Wednesday, February 25, on HB 1234, the bill that moves the independent candidate petition deadline (for office other than president) from June to April. The hearing is at 10 … Continue reading
On February 12, the Washington State Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs passed HB 1624, to establish internet voting for military and overseas voters. It now goes to the Appropriations Committee, where it will be heard on February 25. … Continue reading
Besides the two New York bills that improve ballot access mentioned on February 4, two other bills have been introduced. A4161 cuts the number of signatures needed for all petitions (except statewide petitions) in half. The bill covers petitions for … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Citizens United v Federal Election Commission, no. 08-205, on March 24. Citizens United is a corporation with 501(c)(4) (tax exempt) status. It produced a movie in late 2007 called “Hillary, the Movie” and wanted … Continue reading
